ADVENTURE CAROLINA: Congaree National Park Trip, noon, today; Ski Trip to Catalooche Mountains, 6 a.m.-10 p.m., Monday, Wednesday and Friday; and Congaree River Trip, 2 p.m. today and Saturday, 1107 State St., Cayce. Reservations and fitting for any rental equipment must be made at least 48 hours in advance. (803) 796-4505, adventurecarolina.com
CAROLINA RIVER CONNECTION: Basic canoe, sea/rec and whitewater kayak instruction and rentals. Five different guided trips for all levels of paddlers including half day, full day and overnight trips. Meals are provided, and ages 8 and under paddle for free. Paddle the Saluda, Congaree, Edisto and Enoree Rivers. (803) 917-3920; www.carolinariverconnection.com
CENTRAL CAROLINA CHAPTER OF THE NATIONAL WILD TURKEY FEDERATION: Annual banquet, 6 p.m. March 7 at the National Guard Armory, Bluff Road. The event features raffles, door prizes and silent and live auctions. Call for tickets, (803) 796-3886; (803) 351-9850
CONGAREE NATIONAL PARK: Eternal Cypress, 2 p.m. Saturday; Moonlight Creatures, 6 p.m. Friday; Nature Discovery, 9:30 a.m. Saturday; Treek Trek, 2 p.m. today; and Weston Lake Wilderness Hike, 1:30 p.m. today, bring snacks and water. Canoe tour reservations are taken by phone only. Call (803) 776-4396, ext. 0, to speak with a ranger. Voice mail or email reservations will not be accepted. Harry Hampton Visitor Center park hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. The park is at 100 National Park Road, Hopkins. (803) 776-4396; nps.gov/cong
SESQUICENTENNIAL STATE PARK: Wild Neighbors Walk, 2 p.m. March 10, Two Notch Road. Take a casual stroll along Sesqui’s half-mile Jackson Creek Nature Trail. The program is for ages 5 and older. Park fees: $5/adults, $3/ages 15 and under and seniors. Registration required by March 9. (803) 788-2706; www.SouthCarolinaParks.com
Submissions should be sent by 5 p.m. Thursday to statesports@ thestate.com.


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